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Henrico Board of Supervisors set to approve 91 new school positions; some school board members still advocating for 153 • Henrico County issues immediate burn ban

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Henrico Board of Supervisors set to approve 91 new school positions; some school board members still advocating for 153

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On April 6, all 8,000 Henrico Schools staffers received an email from the Henrico Education Association, the division’s union for educators, with an urgent message:

“This year, the Board of Supervisors has denied several crucial budget requests from HCPS that will be detrimental to our students’ success,” the email read. “In total, HCPS requested 153 new positions, but only 91 positions were incorporated into the county’s proposed budget.” Click here to read more

Henrico County issues immediate burn ban
Henrico County has issued an immediate burn ban prohibiting all open-air burning as hot, dry weather conditions create a high fire danger across Central Virginia. The temporary ban, announced by the Henrico County Division of Fire, prohibits open-air burning of yard waste, agricultural burns, and recreational fires like fire pits
Henrico CitizenWTVR CBS 6
How to vote for a Henrico educator as ‘America’s Favorite Teacher’ by April 16
Monica Bagby, the subject of a 2025 Henrico Citizen article, is competing to become “America’s Favorite Teacher.” The winning teacher’s school will enjoy an assembly hosted by famed science educator Bill Nye. The winning teacher wins $25,000 and a Hawaiian vacation, in addition to an appearance in
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Henrico’s Top Teachers nomination form
In May, the Henrico Citizen will publish its 14th Henrico’s Top Teachers section, profiling 20 of the top teachers in Henrico County, from the preschool through high school levels. (Read the 2025 section here.) The nomination period is now open, and we want to hear from you! We encourage you
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Sheetz to open new Henrico location April 16
Restaurant and convenience store chain Sheetz will officially open its fifth Henrico store (at 7520 Staples Mill Road) Thursday, April 16. To celebrate this new location, Sheetz will host a special event beginning at 9 a.m. outside the store, where it will be joined by hundreds of residents, representatives
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Richmond Ren Faire organizers warn of ticket scams ahead of inaugural event in Varina
Organizers say tickets are not set up for resale and warn that people buying from strangers online will be denied entry at the gate with invalid tickets
Henrico CitizenWTVR CBS 6
Governor pitches amendments to Prescription Drug Affordability Board bill that some say ‘nullify’ it
While Gov. Abigail Spanberger never signaled she would sign the proposed Prescription Drug Affordability Board, the bills’ patrons Del. Karrie Delaney, D-Fairfax, and Sen. Creigh Deeds, D-Charlottesville, had communicated with her during this year’s legislative session as they workshopped their proposal in hopes to get her approval. Should they
Henrico CitizenCharlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury
Milestones: April 14, 2026
Deep Run High School students Isabella Paperman, Shelly Purser and Anna Weitzenhofer are among 16 from the region who have earned spots at the National Speech & Debate Tournament, the culminating championship of the National Speech & Debate Association. For five days in June, more than 7,000 student competitors will participate
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Savvy Senior: Low-cost smartphone plans for budget-minded seniors
Dear Savvy Senior, What are the absolute lowest-cost smartphone plans for seniors who mainly talk and text but need a little cellular data for email and occasional use? I’m currently paying $40 a month and hoping to cut that down. --Looking to Save Dear Looking, You’re asking a
Henrico CitizenJim Miller, Special to the Citizen

'Movie in the Park' planned April 17 at Eastern Henrico Rec Center

Deep Run Rec Center to host 'Paint and Sip' for ages 16+ April 17

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